Is there a proper method for pruning palm trees? There is, but it gets complicated. Many think pruning palm trees regularly is the way to go, but there are actually better and worse times to trim palm trees. Some reasons for pruning palm trees are aesthetic, while others affect the health of the tree, and […]
Read MoreWait, spiders can fly now? To a certain extent, yes. Researchers have recently discovered that certain large spiders can maneuver in the air, steering their course as they fall. “Gliding” might be a more accurate term instead of flying spiders, but we’re not sure either term really makes anyone feel more comfortable. These spiders can […]
Read MoreKiller bees are a serious problem, especially around Florida. Some bees are more docile, but killer bees are aggressive and attack in the tens of thousands when disturbed. Unlike most bees, swarms will also follow you far from the hive. They have been known to kill even fully grown adults. Where do killer bees come […]
Read MoreCrickets can get a little bit overbearing, can’t they? They’re nice when they’re outside and they serenade the sun as it starts setting. When they’re stuck inside or seek refuge during the rainy months, they can think artificial lighting is a constant sunset and chirp away all hours of the day and night. How do […]
Read MoreMillipedes are creepy and having them in your home can be a pain, especially as it gets cooler and damper out. Typically, millipedes prefer being outdoors. They’re helpful to flowers, plants, and gardens. They prefer living in damp soil. Have you ever lifted a wheelbarrow or bag of mulch that you left out for a […]
Read MoreWhat is pre-emergent weed treatment? Simply put, it’s an approach to lawn management that aims to prevent weeds from growing in the first place. What’s behind this approach? It’s simple, really. Once weeds have taken hold in a lawn or garden, a lot of effort has to go into eliminating them. Think of weeds like […]
Read MoreLaCucaracha & his family are looking forward to spending the Christmas season with you in your nice warm, cozy home. If you don’t want any uninvited guests this season, contact Slug-A-Bug and we will be happy to get rid of those holiday pests!
Read MoreFlorida can get overrun with monarch butterflies over the winter. They come down from Canada and parts of the North. Some use Florida as a stopping point on their way to Mexico, sometimes even using oil drilling platforms in the Gulf of Mexico as way-points to rest. Scientists are still unsure how many actually do […]
Read MoreWhat causes more deaths every year than spiders, snakes, sharks, alligators, bears, wolves, and cougars combined? It’s bee, wasp, and hornet stings. An average of 58 U.S. citizens die every year because of stings from bees and their cousins. And there’s one particular kind of bee that’s especially dangerous; the aptly named killer bee. What […]
Read MoreRats in Florida are a big problem. And they’re getting bigger…literally. 16 years ago, an exotic animal breeder released Gambian pouched rats into the wild. Like so many non-native animal species here, they flourished. These rats can grow to nearly three feet in length. Not including the tail, their bodies can still grow longer than […]
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